Red Wings School Assembly Crew visits Walton Charter Academy

By DIANA DILLABER MURRAY

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Youngsters at the Walton Charter Academy were treated with a visit by the Detroit Red Wings School Assembly crew Thursday morning.

The assembly, organized by the Detroit Red Wings Foundation, featured a trivia contest, interactive student games, motivational messages, and a floor hockey shoot-out between Walton teachers and students.

Children, such as third graders Aiden Black and Andy Avila, enjoyed the experience.

Besides learning more about the Detroit Red Wings, fourth-grader Ahjah Batiste said, "During the assembly I learned about the importance of dedication and education."

Third-grade teacher Amanda Suhrheinrich said, "Having the Red Wings School Assembly program here today left the students with not only a new appreciation for hockey," but she also appreciated their stress on the importance of education and dedication.

Students and teachers were also happy to receive a full set of floor hockey equipment presented to the academy for their physical education classes by the Red Wing street team.

Walton Charter Academy is one of 115 schools that the Detroit Red Wings Foundation will visit in the 2012-13 school year. The program is an initiative to encourage kids to have an active and healthy lifestyle.